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Reference no. 9B03D009
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Elizabeth MA Grasby (Ivey Business School, Western University); Paula Puddy (Ivey Business School, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 2014-07-15
Revision date: 27-Aug-2014
Length: 4 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Equipment investment; Tradeoff analysis; Process analysis; Equipment selection/maintenance; Operations management; Introductory business
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Abstract

The operations manager of a custom kitchen cabinet manufacturer wants to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the company's production line. He plans to purchase a computer numeric controlled router, but must decide whether to purchase a new or a used machine. He must also decide on changes to the cabinet manufacturing line to ensure that the plant's capacity will meet forecasted demand in the upcoming year.
Location:
Canada
Industry:
Manufacturing
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2003
Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B03D09
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Paula Puddy (Ivey Business School, Western University); Elizabeth MA Grasby (Ivey Business School, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 2014-07-15
Revision date: 26-Aug-2014
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

The operations manager of a custom kitchen cabinet manufacturer wants to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the company's production line. He plans to purchase a computer numeric controlled router, but must decide whether to purchase a new or a used machine. He must also decide on changes to the cabinet manufacturing line to ensure that the plant's capacity will meet forecasted demand in the upcoming year.

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Location:
Canada
Industry:
Manufacturing
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2003

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 8B03D09
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Paula Puddy (Ivey Business School, Western University); Elizabeth MA Grasby (Ivey Business School, Western University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 2014-07-15
Revision date: 26-Aug-2014
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details